How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM018 - Field overflow while calculating split quantity

/SAPAPO/OO_VSVM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Field overflow while calculating split quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM018 - Field overflow while calculating split quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM018 Field overflow while calculating split quantity typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system attempts to calculate a split quantity for a production or planning process, and the resulting value exceeds the allowable limits for the data type being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The error is often caused by the calculated split quantity exceeding the maximum value that can be stored in the designated field. This can happen if the input data (like demand, supply, or production quantities) is too large.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the planning settings or master data can lead to unrealistic quantities being calculated.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with the master data, such as incorrect lot sizes, can also lead to this error.
  Planning Parameters: If the planning parameters (like safety stock, reorder points, etc.) are set too high, it can lead to excessive quantities being calculated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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